Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
Best Buddies Friendship Walk: Iowa
Saturday, May 6, 2023
7:00 AM | Altoona, IA
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Thank You!
Thank you for participating in this year’s Friendship Walk! Because of your amazing efforts, we were able to raise vital funds and awareness to sustain and expand our local Best Buddies programs. We look forward to seeing you at next year’s event. With your support, our mission of friendship and inclusion is stronger than ever!
The Best Buddies Friendship Walk is the leading walk in the country supporting inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (also known as IDD).
Join 40,000 walkers across the country to support the Best Buddies programs in your schools, workplaces and communities. You’ll be making the world more welcoming to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities – one friendship, one job, and one life-changing connection at a time.
Schedule
Saturday, May 6, 2023
Check-in: 7:00 AM
Opening Ceremonies: 8:15 AM
Walk: 8:30 AM
Celebrate Until: 9:15 AM
Walkers who have raised $100 will receive an entry pass to continue celebrating when the park opens at 10:00 AM!
Location
Adventureland Park
3200 Adventureland Dr
Altoona, IA 50009
Event Contact
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Supporting Local Programs
Funds raised through the Friendship Walk benefits Best Buddies – the world’s largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs empower the special abilities of people with IDD by helping them form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure successful jobs, live independently, improve public speaking, self-advocacy and communication skills, and feel valued by society.
The IDD community that Best Buddies serves includes, but is not limited to, people with Down Syndrome, Autism, Fragile X, Williams Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, traumatic brain injury and other undiagnosed disabilities.
We Love Our Sponsors!
For sponsorship opportunities and other event inquiries, please contact:
Best Buddies in Iowa 7518 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50324
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Friendship Walk T-shirt available for purchase?
The official Best Buddies Friendship Walk T-shirt is a badge of honor, so to speak, and is only given in recognition to walkers that raise $50 or more. (And how awesome would that be if EVERY registered walker earned one? Let’s make that happen!)
I made a $50 donation to my child’s fundraising page – will I get a T-shirt?
Thank you! Your donation will count towards your child’s fundraising total so he/she will be the one who earns the T-shirt. (But maybe your generosity will earn you Parent-of-the-Year!)
Do you accept cash or check donations?
You bet we do! Simply bring it with you to the walk, or visit your local Best Buddies office. Either way, you’re awesome for asking 🙂
Can I volunteer at the event?
Absolutely! Volunteers are needed to assist with event planning, day-of support, and more. If you are interested in volunteering, visit the link below to receive more info regarding volunteer opportunities.
Sign up to volunteer at www.bestbuddies.org/volunteer/.
Sign up to volunteer at www.bestbuddies.org/volunteer/.
What is your data privacy policy?
Best Buddies does not sell, share, or rent personal information collected through our website’s registration or donation forms. For more information, visit bestbuddies.org/privacy-policy.
Is everyone allowed into the park for the walk?
Yes! All are invited to join us for the walk, whether you are a registered walker, parent, friend or support. If you are wanting to stay after the walk and enjoy Adventureland, you will either need to be a registered walker with 100 dollars raised on your fundraising page by May 1st, or will be allowed to purchase a discounted rate ticket the day of the event.
Will food and water be provided?
We will have popcorn and drinks available for all of our participants at the end of the walk.
Will we be able to ride any of the rides?
Not during the walk or before the park opens, but if you have fundraised enough to stay with everyone to celebrate after, you can ride all of Adventureland’s rides (including their 12 brand new ones!) all day long.